Kumari Puja at Belur Math in Bengal
Worship of the Almighty as Divine Mother is an age-old tradition in India and a refined part of Indian culture. It has been in existence since prehistoric times, but geographically … Continue reading
Kullu Dussehra Festival in the Himalayan region
Why not take a drive to Kullu in Himachal Pradesh if you are flying to Delhi during Dussehra? Kullu, one of the Himalayan valleys in Himachal Pradesh, is a good … Continue reading
Why fly to Jaipur for Teej Festival
Teej Festival is as important an occasion as Karva Chauth for the womenfolk of Rajasthan. This regional festivity is a celebration of Goddess Parvati’s reunion with Lord Shiva and a … Continue reading
Sikkim Festivals: A celebration of life, culture & nature
Life in Sikkim is a never-ending festivity. Sikkim, a hilly abode of the Hindus, the Buddhists and the Nepalese in northeast India, celebrates its rich cultural heritage through festivals round … Continue reading
Gangaur festival and the culture of Rajasthan
Gangaur is one of the few Rajasthani festivals which are celebrated as colorfully as Holi. Gangaur is not just a festival but a celebration of women’s immovable faith in the … Continue reading
Konkan Turtle Festival, an offbeat event in Incredible India
India is known for not only incredible tourist attractions but also offbeat events. Rural Olympics in Raipur, the capital of Chhattisgarh, and Velas or Konkan Turtle Festival in Velas on … Continue reading
Ugadi Festival and Telugu Culture
Ugadi is a festival of the Telugu-speaking populace in the states of South India. Ugadi is celebrated to welcome the Telugu New Year which ushers in a season of freshness … Continue reading
Jaipur Elephant Festival: a royal celebration in Rajasthan
“Indian festivals are the festivals of colors.” Bearing evidence to this statement is the Elephant Festival of Jaipur in Rajasthan. An annual event in the calendar of Jaipur, the Elephant … Continue reading
Holi Festival: best places to have fun in India
Among the festivals of India, Holi is the only festival which celebrates love and harmony, friendship and brotherhood with various colors. The celebration of Holi is a common thread in … Continue reading
Madurai’s Float Festival: a spectacle of lights, lamps & fireworks
The only South Indian festival to match the glitters of Diwali in North India, Navratri in Gujarat, Durga Puja in Bengal and Ganesh Puja in Maharashtra is Madurai’s Float Festival. … Continue reading
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